Cuatrecasas Acelera 11th Edition

About

An accelerator program designed to support startups navigating complex legal and regulatory environments, offering top-tier legal support, practical training, and tailored business mentoring. Participants will engage in workshops, benefit from a strong network, and have opportunities for investment simulations, all while retaining equity. The program culminates in a presentation to a selection committee and a closing event.

Benefits

• ⚖️ Top-tier Legal Support
  Access to expert legal guidance from Cuatrecasas partners
• 🛠️ Practical Training
  Engagement in group workshops designed to enhance skills
• 🤝Business Mentoring
  Tailored mentorship to meet specific startup needs
• 🌐Network Access
  Connection to the Cuatrecasas Innova ecosystem and network
• 💸Equity-free Program
  Participants retain full ownership without equity dilution
• 🚀Investment Simulations
  Opportunities to engage in bootcamps focused on investment readiness.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must operate in complex legal and regulatory environments
• Must have a functional minimum viable product (MVP)
• Strong and committed multidisciplinary team
• Innovative market-oriented solution
• Focus on healthtech, energy, fintech, deeptech, and defense and aerospace sectors.

Participation Commitments

• Registration period from May 18 to June 26, 2026
• Participation in legal workshops in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon in June
• Five-month program duration with intensive work and training
• Presentation of projects to a selection committee in September
• Attendance at a closing event in February 2027.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Healthtech, Energy, Fintech, Deeptech, Defense and Aerospace